Races PRX Happy Valley - HK

Had to wait for clear running early in the straight when sixth at this track last start, beaten two and a half lengths after being near the top of an open market. The run prior was stronger, finishing second to Robot Lucky Star at this venue, beaten half a length at generous odds. Proven at this track and distance, provided the top weight is managed.

Resumes after two months following a plain first-up run at Sha Tin, where he finished last of 14, beaten over 11 lengths and unwanted in the market. He had also finished last in Class 3 company start prior, beaten over 17 lengths at big odds. Prior form was also poor, so he has to turn things around sharply.

Finished last at Sha Tin over 1400m last start, beaten over 10 lengths after fading late and being unwanted in the market. His previous run on the All-Weather was no better, finishing eighth and beaten nine and a half lengths at long odds.

Comes in off consecutive seconds at this track, most recently beaten two and a half lengths by Flashing Fighter after being sent out favourite. He was beaten only a nose by Brownneedsfurther start prior, so the recent form is clearly the strongest in the race. Still a maiden, but the track-and-distance record makes him the horse to beat.

Made a promising debut at this track over 1000m, settling rearward after being bumped before making very good late ground for third, beaten two lengths by Super Sixty at long odds. The extra 200m is untried and that is the main qualification, but the way he finished off suggests there is improvement to come second-up. The new 1200m trip is the only real question.

Produced a solid debut at Sha Tin over 1400m, finishing fourth of 14 and beaten only a length after having every chance from the 300m. That effort at generous odds gives him a proper platform to improve second-up, and Jerry Chau's claim is useful. New to 1200m, but natural improvement puts him right in the winning mix.

Worked home evenly for fifth at this track last start, beaten two lengths by Incredible Moment after starting an outside chance in betting. He had been third at this venue start prior, beaten just under two lengths after racing wide and still holding a placing.

Was sixth at Sha Tin last start, beaten just under three lengths after being near the top of betting and losing balance when tight for room mid-race. Start prior he was fourth at this track, beaten just under a length by Brownneedsfurther and behind Cloud Nine. Weight relief helps, but place claims look strongest.

Improved last start at Sha Tin when fifth, beaten a length and a half by Gutsy Bravo despite being unwanted in the market. That followed a seventh over 1000m where he was beaten just over four lengths. More convincing for the multiples than as a win bet.

Returns off a one-month let-up after finishing ninth at Sha Tin, beaten just over six lengths by Mighty Profit at generous odds. He had been sixth on the All-Weather start prior and again faded late, so the current form trend is modest. Recent figures leave him with a sizeable task.

Returns from a five-month break after ending last campaign with a close third at Sha Tin, beaten just under a length by King Of Fighters when near the top of betting. Before that he won a Class 5 at Sha Tin, beating Double Bingo by a nose as a well-supported favourite. Close third before the break reads well enough to threaten.

Finished seventh at this track last start, beaten four lengths by Same To You after starting at big odds and fading late. His previous fifth at this venue was better on margin, but he was again a long price and unable to sustain the effort. Others appeal more.